More Fun At OMSI

I still can't believe how cool this class is....I have so many folders full of unpublished coolness (pictures and video)....I don't know how I am going to catch up. Just yesterday I got great photos of Gabriel fencing...so hopefully that will be here soon. We had a great day at the Cider Squeeze performing and playing with friends....so hopefully that will show up here soon. The kids are learning Italian, and every day is filled with more Italian words. Todays word is Peche...fish....we are setting up our aquarium again and are hoping that the water will soon pass the nitrate test.

So ....so many cool things going on...Chess Club started up again...Mr. Malone has dynamic new developments in the organization of the 40 or more kids that we are teaching to play great chess. The kids are excited to be a part of the advanced chess team which is allowed to participate as Captains in helping the younger kids learn. Developing more of a team effort as a club, and building confidence and new leadership skills in all of the Captains.

Gabriel's In the Wild Class is learning outdoor survival skills, there will be a planetarium exihibit for him and Isaaiah through this class. Isaaiah is enjoying international dance...her teacher requires alot of writing in this class which Isaaiah feels delightfully adept at completing with satisfaction.

Isaaiah is starting Tae Kwon Do with a new instructor...and I am joining in as a beginner...I am feeling stiff and sore right now, but excited to be trying something new!!!Yeah for me!

Isaaiah's Birthday is coming up and she is hosting a sleepover with two friends...Summer and Charlotte combining different social circles...we have some crafts and a movie planned with some pizza. My friend Angie has served as my consultant in undertaking this activity....thankyou Angie!!!

So!.....so many things are going on!!!!

We are getting ready to travel to Red Bluff California, so the kids can compete in the Western Open. This is Isaaiah's first time in Jr. Jr. . Last year...(we didn't go) and fabulous fiddler Matthew placed 14th out of 30....So I am hoping that each kids will have a great time and not worry about making the next round...enjoy the fall leaves and the drive...and jamming... Oh the new thing in this contest is that GAbriel and Isaaiah will be joining in the junior picking division...each have a fiddle tune that they can flat pick on the guitar....and it is nice to approach this with no expectation of anything except stage experience...

So.....things are wild and crazy...and I better get my makeup on....

But before you go...check out my video of OMSI....and the cool people that work and play there...